918 springs
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918 springs How capable are the Comp Cams 918 beehives?
Are they good enough to handle a 230/236 .590/.598 cam?
I'm thinking they're not quite enough spring, but I'd like to know what the experts think.
Are they good enough to handle a 230/236 .590/.598 cam?
I'm thinking they're not quite enough spring, but I'd like to know what the experts think.
if you want peace of mind, throw in a set of duals w/ Ti retainers. you can pick up a set of PRC's or PP duals with springs/seats/titanium retainers/seals for around 280$.... but i do believe in overkill 
with that limiter, and that cam, i wouldnt put anything even questionably in-capable in there, its just too cheap for some sho-nuff springs.
with that limiter, and that cam, i wouldnt put anything even questionably in-capable in there, its just too cheap for some sho-nuff springs.
Originally Posted by Cal
918's are plenty for your cam and rev limit. My 918's are working very well for my 235/240 .602/.598 cam, and I have the rev limit at 6750 rpm.
i guess i've been underestimating those badboys! i've been researching hardcore for a new valvetrain setup for the past week or so. i have a lifter thats speaking a little too loud for comfort and i'm going to change out the whole valvetrain (doing a cam this summer). i'm eyeballing the PRC dual kit myself. The 918's are waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy more spring than you can imagine. Coil bind isn't until .750 or so, and i wouldn't worry about high ramp rates. The 918s are a very very nice spring for the money and can handle most cams on the market today. The only reason i went to a dual spring is for peace of mind and not worrying about broke valvesprings at 7300 rpms.
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Originally Posted by auto_gto
what if i had a 238/240 595/598 lift cam and my engine runs till 7200 rpm would 918s take it or would it be risky?
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I have no prob's w/ 918's on a TR224 on the Formula. Had them for about 10k miles and no issues at all. I would put them on the Z06 with a bigger cam with no 2nd thoughts as well! 
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